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Chris Gorilla - 3 years ago

Fraser Lang - 3 years ago

Top review. I reckon Ping have looked at it at went, "oops we should have released the Max first, kets sneak it out". I have to say if I had a G400 I would be a bit miffed now the Max is out. Especially if the numbers could possibly be better with the larger head.

Head scratcher from Ping that to be honest.

Vibesaregood - 3 years ago

I am a tech rep with PING and I had known of this coming out before the G400 launch, that being said I'm not sure why they launched separate. I had originally heard this was going to be a higher price point as well but that isn't the case now.

Either way, great club seems too be winning a huge % of my fittings as of late.

Carl Incledon - 3 years ago

It's painfully obvious that if Coach wants to start hitting his driver straight again he needs to forget the fancy Harbour town tees and go back to the old pink castle. You're welcome Coach.

e james - 3 years ago

all the other utube pro's are complaining of high spin numbers so I don't know what to believe now. high MOI. The designers at bettanardi make an armlock putter that just wants to swing through like a son of a bitch. Is the Gmax gonna fill you with confidence on the tee like the kuchar putter does on the green. Does that make u a better player? Usually it's the promise of more distance that gets people talking about a new club.......?

Robert Salazar - 3 years ago

Is it a spinny club?

hbyrdut - 3 years ago

I would definitely try the max. The regular 400 looks like it sits open to me.

Randy Mahony - 3 years ago

Would definitely try it but hate the orange

2Bad - 3 years ago

Great swing there coach. You obviously do have experience with those turbulators showing up those straight hitters.

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Jesse White - 3 years ago

Don’t know that I would pick it over another club due to leaving functional yardage on the table

Peter Lanham - 3 years ago

I recently bought a G400 SFT after advice from my pro which included considering the G400 Max. My challenge is to try and control my fade ..um... slice

Barebare kun - 3 years ago

Rick getting more serious and Mark getting more lovely wow time sure have changed...

Michael Pope - 3 years ago

I would like to see it up against the Ping G30.

cafedeltransit - 3 years ago

Lockey,Bags of natural ability...

Jeff Mahoney - 3 years ago

There is only a 15cc difference between the 400 and 400 max.

Tariq OSMANY - 3 years ago

The real difference lies in the respective MOI ratings

Mark Crossfield - 3 years ago

Correct bruh.

Casey Turnbaugh - 3 years ago

Dan = boring Coach= cool

Casey Turnbaugh - 3 years ago

No me gusta Dan! Me gusta Coach

Michael VLOGS - 3 years ago

I don't get your review - the Max has 3% more cc - 460 v. 445 cc. Seriously? Your comments about sound are off-base. You can only evaluate sound/feel outside - any reviewer knows that. You guys are too much drama in this review. The G400 feels great, other reviews say the Max is not up to the sound/feel, and some say it's harsh. And we all know sound/feel is subjective. If you think 3% more cc makes that much difference, that's an opinion. But what about a review that compares the two? Max launches higher, spins more, feel is subjective. Enjoying the G400 and I don't think I'm giving up any stability. This is a clownish review and you overstate the "stability." Look at the Ping website and they have an outline of the G400 v. the Max - no heel to toe difference per the pic. All the difference is along the outer edges to increase MOI. Both faces are forged. What I'm saying, and what others are saying on wrx is that this review is not up to your standards.

Michael VLOGS - 3 years ago

Mark, one more time to clarify and assist. I do not think this review is up to your standards, and I'm not the only one saying it in forums. The Max is another choice. Many pros are also using the G400. Depends on the fit, isn't that right? As to the volume difference of 15cc more MOI, and more draw bias in the Max, you know it depends on whether that driver fits the golfer or not. It just seems both of you were hitting the Guiness too early that day (jkg). I hope this feedback helps you publish better reviews. Thx.

Michael VLOGS - 3 years ago

Mark, the Max is about 3% more cc but we're splitting hairs with the 445cc G400. Let's face it - I don't have 120 ss like the pros and I can see where they are swinging so fast they need all the forgiveness they can get. At the same time, I'm hitting the G400 longer and better than Epic and misses are not punished as severely. The sound/feel of the G400 is excellent, and if that means something to golfers, they may want the G400 (better sound/feel) since it comes with loads of forgiveness and it looks better at address to many. I don't feel much twisting on a severe toe hit like I do Epic. My ss is only 91-93, and I am using the 9 degree and get a 16 degree launch, 2450 spin, 225 carry, 255 total on Trackman, and that was with beaten range balls. Good numbers for that meager speed. It's the same series of driver, same tech - If golfers want the Max and need to see more volume/forgiveness at some little expense of feel, then go for it. But I would not discount the G400 - the Max is just another option in the arsenal. Thx.

Michael VLOGS - 3 years ago

On 3% more volume? No. I"m hitting the G400 well. Have played it since October with a TPT Golf Shaft. It's fairly neutral, so that was an adjustment after a diet of Callaway drivers. Take a look at the PIng Website and see where they added 15 more cc - the upper toe and towards the back. I'm getting better results than from 460cc Epic. Toe hits are my miss and go left but are not as extreme as Epic. If you need the security of 460cc with a touch more forgiveness at the expense of some feel, go for it. It's the same series of clubhead, just a slightly different head. Have fun.

Danny Freeman - 3 years ago

Little bit worried you've wasted your money on the not max bruh?

Mark Crossfield - 3 years ago

If the numbers are the same why give up 5%? You have lots of their staff players using the max for that very reason.

Lost it or just using logic?

Ray Farrell - 3 years ago

Coach needs his 3 wood shaft! #ontheline0.0

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Raza Khan - 3 years ago

not too impressed wiht the new ping driver .. dont know what all they ha "REALLY" improved since pingG driver. and seem to be spinning alot for mat an dan ..

metamurph - 3 years ago

Vortex ...maybe not needed with bigger turbulators.

garry murphy - 3 years ago

Great review making me want to get to the shop and hit it

Paul Houghton - 3 years ago

Great review chaps, I liked the G 400 so I’m looking forward to hitting this also. Ta for the vid!

tully tull - 3 years ago

Booya>> in the bag lockey ....

Stefano Rosa - 3 years ago

0.0 Bruh!

Mark - 3 years ago

Just as I'm about to ask why coach doesn't get in on the action.....

Jukka Kymäläinen - 3 years ago

I don't like it, because it looks like a batman car

JDUB - 3 years ago

have last years Ping G Sf reg .. What about putting on the new CB shaft?

sweely05 - 3 years ago

What I like about ping is that they listen and take on board issues or even just thoughts of the consumer. They tried out a smaller head (with a great look) but they’ve also appreciated that some prefer a larger head and so relatively under the radar they’ve released the max. No egos just good business

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Antony Gwynne - 3 years ago

Lockey magic

Jeff Platt - 3 years ago

Hi Mark. Whilst these club overviews are great (and much better than others out there) there are no golf reviews that cover the cost / value for money of said equipment and this confuses me. Whilst I understand cost is all relative, the majority of other industries will tell me what I should expect to get for my money. For example, this G400 max is a full GBP100 cheaper than the new Callaway Rogue on the American Golf website. As a golfing novice, I don’t see any evidence that Callaway as a brand carries more prestige than Ping (if we use a car analogy, are Ping considered the VW compared to Callaway’s Mercedes?). I’m sure build quality and materials are all good as well so what justifies the price difference if the end result measured on a launch monitor is so similar?

John Francis - 3 years ago

Had a go on one of these and didn't get on with it, can get much better stats with my G20

ESikora12 - 3 years ago

#twisteddaggar

David Aura - 3 years ago

Another win for the Army

Geordie Sancaster - 3 years ago

Hi mark, I play the G400 because it has a smaller head and suits my eye, maybe because I’m from the late 70s early 80s when as you know the heads were much smaller, don’t get me wrong I’ve had 460cc headed drivers which look ok but some look to big as in the m1 and m2 driver they just don’t look right in my eyes so there you go I won’t change my ping G400 to the max as I’m happy with how I strike my driver so no need to change.

agHall23 - 3 years ago

Coach's spin numbers are insane!

Rhize - 3 years ago

another dig at TM. I don't think they're just going to cave in after this so no TM product reviews for the foreseeable which is a shame.

Rhize - 3 years ago

I personally think you shouldn't even allude to TM and people wouldn't care.. and they won't get coverage until they send product. When you bring up the twist face stuff etc I think it sends out the wrong message - even though it is quite funny. But I look forward to those videos.

Mark Crossfield - 3 years ago

Don’t be so negative Bruh. Videos coming soon and they might just blow your socks off.

MrOitoyboy - 3 years ago

Got a TM fitting day at Reading golf club in a few weeks. Going to see how many times I can mention Mark Crossfield videos during it

Kory - 3 years ago

Stop it locks!

Scott Warner - 3 years ago

I wouldn't use this 460cc driver because 460 drivers often look to me like I'm swinging a frying pan, 430-440cc drivers appeal to my eye so much better.

Scott Warner - 3 years ago

Some people need 460cc headed drivers to find the sweet spot, I don't,

Claus Munk Andersen - 3 years ago

If a frying pan gave me the numbers (and was legal), I would swing it any day :)

Steve Manser - 3 years ago

Hhhmmm. I bought the g400 a few months ago, now I feel a little bit cheated that there is a max version out now.. Would this club been better for Me?!?!?!?

kennykoalabear - 3 years ago

Yes agree, though not tested the Max, by all accounts I would have gone for it instead of the regular G400. Pity really.

Steve Manser - 3 years ago

M DC do u think ping will let us swap to the max hahaha

Matt Campbell - 3 years ago

Im in the same g400 boat...and having buyers remorse

jason askham - 3 years ago

So why would you not just last year's which is 460cc??

dmcsnow18 - 3 years ago

I believe I am in the minority when it comes to drivers. I have tried to play big profiled drivers numerous times and find that I lose consistency. I have found my best success with 430-445cc drivers. I deliver the club face straighter more often. I don't know why. I currently game a Titleist D3 model(~440cc) for this reason. I would get fit obviously, but I would bet I would walk away with the regular g400 over the max version.

Keen3 - 3 years ago

Completely agree. I started using a 915 D2 last season with good results, but it's the first time I've ever had a 460 head that worked for me.

Martin B - 3 years ago

A slightly tipsy review. I.e. the shafts of course.

Schwang17 - 3 years ago

Looks like Lockey found his new driver

Schwang17 - 3 years ago

"Who wouldn't buy the max instead of the regular G400?" - Excellent question, brah.

Jonathan Kasberg - 3 years ago

Where has Coach been!!???

Casey Turnbaugh - 3 years ago

Jonathan Kasberg no more Dan! More of Coach!

J-Rod26 - 3 years ago

It looks fantastic on the bottom up through the shaft, but as with the last few ping driver/fairway lines, I have trouble with all the ridges on the crown when I look down at it. I'd probably get used to it if I played it for a couple of rounds, but it just looks to busy to my eye.

jonathan wright - 3 years ago

5:09

Lmao.

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BeachBow - 3 years ago

It looks good, but it's not better than what I'm hitting now...

Tony Leigh - 3 years ago

Get it up, Dan!

Paul Seaton - 3 years ago

#wheresthetwistface

shayne walters - 3 years ago

I game the g400 with tour stiff shaft which was ping fitted and has taken me months to get comfortable and regular strike with ,I can see the extra head size making the different but not changing sticking with it now save my money and another relearn period just before the season .no thanks !!! great review and a cheeky exit by Dan the smile!! .Ps did club head speed slow down???

bgrritchiet - 3 years ago

I currently play the G400 sft. My question is would the G400 max tend to give me more of a fade bias ball flight since it doesn't come with the weight located near the heal of the club?

David G - 3 years ago

0.0 that’s awkward

gareth birrell - 3 years ago

Why do ping always do this release a line of clubs then bring another one out in the same range

Freddy Bigtoe - 3 years ago

Coach hitting it on the line sold me immediately. It must have some sort of dynamic auto-correct feature.

Michael Ticehurst - 3 years ago

C'mon guys: it's not VORTEX it's VORTEC - get it right!!!!

Mike Eastridge - 3 years ago

Coach might need a new hat ?

liam f - 3 years ago

Lockey is so straight now, he just needs to work on his alignment issues.

miller1theone - 3 years ago

Notice the sly dig at rick shield at 05.09 haha - ricks still gangsta at club reviews though

Mark Pogson - 3 years ago

miller1theone . I thought that was a dig at Taylor Made's "twist face" marketing sales pitch, not Rick Shiels.

JustGolfSwing - 3 years ago

We want coach on reviews brah!!

Casey Turnbaugh - 3 years ago

JustGolfSwing coach is the man! Get rid of Dan

Andrew Dare - 3 years ago

there,s one of therm lurking ha up the army

NovaScene - 3 years ago

Will give this a proper testing, too bad I already got the G400 driver 6 months a go when they released it.. Would have loved Max to be an option back then, or even have info that max is coming and will have better forgiveness then the rest of the lineup. Would have gotten fit after max was relesed.

Roy Kullick - 3 years ago

Oh come on Dan. Get up!

Geoff Bremer - 3 years ago

0.0 offline #lockeymagic, you going to take that Mark cmon brah! #findmyface #getupdan!! Lol great video Mark!

Bandit Baker - 3 years ago

Oh no another driver that I have to add to my test them out list, when I look to upgrade my G30 SFT! It will be interesting to see how the G400 SFT and the G400 Max perform/compare.

Suzanne Heffernan - 3 years ago

If coach can hit it straight, it must be good !!!!!!

Tom Parker - 3 years ago

I’ve got the sft but I’m not going to start messing about selling it to buy this

Anders Pedersen - 3 years ago

Beeing a Titleist affenciado... this one... i really love it ! need to try this

Shayne - 3 years ago

Ping G is still the best driver ever made!

Wade Griffiths - 3 years ago

Ping probably launched the max to take some airtime off Twistmyface, F8 and Rouge.. #everyonereleasingdrivers

Colin Brown - 3 years ago

G400 max, Epic or Rogue ?

chenhouse - 3 years ago

Got custom fit for the G400 as the Max didn’t come out at the time. The smaller head doesn’t bother me at all. But I also haven’t seen The Max in the flesh.

Balance - 3 years ago

5:20 for numbers

s0spr1ng3r - 3 years ago

I would go with G400 LST. I need lower spin and I prefer the smaller head size.

Craig Goddard - 3 years ago

Biased review, all I heard was titleist and twistmyface.

Also does anyone else just press the thumbs up before watching every time?

andy evans - 3 years ago

Bulge my toe strike

terrace abbott unrau - 3 years ago

It looks nikeish

Stewart Halliwell - 3 years ago

It maybe raining for weeks but in true english tradition you made one of your best videos great fun to watch

Clinton Goad - 3 years ago

One for the Army!!!

Richard Van Duin - 3 years ago

Coach is the real test for any club ...

fujitasummers - 3 years ago

Lockey hits the same ball twice!

Ian Boots - 3 years ago

I haven't played PING Clubs since Persimmon

Joseph Greenberg - 3 years ago

When you asked Ping guys at Demo Day if that got it wrong by bringing out the most stable Max, they were a little confused too. You didn't seem to get a clear Anser from them, either. same with Vortex not being needed. was it ever? #awkward

Border Ranch Records SoCal - 3 years ago

I bought a LST about a month ago. I like the smaller head and more subtle turbulators. This just seems gimmicky (much more so than the current models) and although my game does need improvement, the “Max” name isn’t very clever and screams weekend golfer. Maybe cuz I relate it to the G400 Max irons as being super game improvement. I’m still very happy with my purchase and I can’t imagine I would have picked this if it was available at the time.

Jeff Diekemper - 3 years ago

Get up Dan!!!

Derek Pringle - 3 years ago

Great stuff guys.THAT'S what its all about.Fun with ya mates.

Simon Lohmeyer - 3 years ago

Tested. Felt great but my swing is too steep and spins over 4500. Lay those hands down!!!

Artham - 3 years ago

I think the G400 LST still has its place in the market, but I am confused why the standard G400 exists anymore besides an extra choice of aesthetic. Ping could easily create a SFT version of the MAX, and thus seemingly cannibalize another of its products.

n3qdz - 3 years ago

Oh wait a minute somehow since you signed with Titleist I thought you were suppose to be hatin' on all the other brands????? Oh right, haters nothing has changed!!! Well nothing has changed besides long ball 0 degrees off line!!!!! Put it in the bag locky!!!!!! Big test let's see how Rory "Mr. Man bun" hits it!!

David Coetzer - 3 years ago

Give me a go. Love it.

Trevor Ball - 3 years ago

David Coetzer I

Ryan Maille - 3 years ago

GET UP DAN!!!!

Great video as always.

hawkey100 - 3 years ago

Highest MOI in golf

Todd Sincock - 3 years ago

A lot of TM boys missing fairways at the Farmers this weekend! Twistface anyone? You’re hilarious Bruh...

asternmp - 3 years ago

I can't speak for this particular instance, but having been heavily involved in a different athletic industry - it was fairly common for pros to be using older equipment with newer designs, graphics, logos, etc for marketing purposes. Nothing wrong with it IMO. When they find something they like, it's hard to switch just because it's new. I would have to guess that it's very common in golf, considering how picky and detail oriented many of the tour pros are - and the fact that the manufacturers are targeting a completely different audience (average joe's looking for increased distance and forgiving mishits).

Todd Sincock - 3 years ago

mjgrasso76 if these guys have the m3 or m4 in bulge and roll instead of twistface and that word got out...twistface is dead for sure! Killed before they hit the shelves. TM looks to be all-in on twistface, just like callaway was on jailbreak with plenty of skeptics too....time
will tell

mjgrasso76 - 3 years ago

Joseph Greenberg I have no evidence of this, just saying that it is a possibility. TM naturally would want the pros they sponsor to use the latest equipment for marketing. If the player preferred a traditional bulge and roll face, I wouldn’t think that it would be difficult to accommodate them.
Or maybe I just like a good conspiracy theory.

Joseph Greenberg - 3 years ago

mjgrasso76 Any evidence at all that there are M3 or 4’s without TwistFace? Tiger talked about it in his fitting interview in Global Golf Post/Golf Digest. If didn’t want TwistFace, why not just keep M1 or 2?

mjgrasso76 - 3 years ago

We’re assuming that these guys are using the twist face. It wouldn’t surprise me if some of the TM sponsored pros are using M3 and M4 drivers without the twist face.

Todd Sincock - 3 years ago

Joseph Greenberg yes..Farmers. He sure did haha. How long before we see the 2016 M2 back in the monster bag??

Joseph Greenberg - 3 years ago

Todd Sincock Farmers? Tiger seemed to have come down with a serious case of Twist Face #ThirdOfFairways

Charlie 234 - 3 years ago

But the smaller head would be easier to work the ball with.

Charlie 234 - 3 years ago

Could be true for some, thats why everyone should get fitted right? hahaha

Mark Crossfield - 3 years ago

Not true

Todd Sincock - 3 years ago

Good numbers. In all seriousness, would you game this g400max??? I mean i know you can’t now (rrrrr, i’m still not over this btw) but you did not answer this question as you always used to....

I carry 280 yds on avg and love the emphasis by manufacturers lately of straighter distance. I’m more than happy to sacrifice 10 yds of distance for 5 yds of tighter dispersion, for example! Wish you commented more on this in your data testing.

Can’t wait to compare this max to my g400 vortex...although thinking at the moment that vortex is a dealbreaker.....agree? Lol

Si Rasputin - 3 years ago

here's the thing Mark, Ping went for the smaller head to increase club head speed, which they said wouldn't compromise forgiveness. Now they come out with the Max. It's just annoying from Ping that those of us who went into the standard 400, which i'm happy with, didn't get a chance to hit this one. I think it was a mistake on Ping's part. Still happy with my 400, but would have like to have tested the Max. I think it would have been a natural progression from my old g30

Si Rasputin - 3 years ago

I'm actually going to trade it in for the new Cleveland Launcher with an upgraded shaft. That club is so easy to hit with really good distance. Sadlowski has it in the bag. At it's price point I can get club and shaft for a straight swap.

kennykoalabear - 3 years ago

Yeah, some unhappy Ping customers. I have the std G400. These things are not cheap. Like buying a new luxury car only to find a few months later, a better more powerful model came along. Not gonna trade in for the new one, are we? Tony Finau said the Max is hotter & obviously he's hitting it further & straighter than the other G400 models. No brainer really.

will gdouble - 3 years ago

i'd play the other g400 because of the smaller head which looks better for me down by the ball

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D - 3 years ago

What video did Matt hit one off the turbulator?

Matt Gomez - 3 years ago

I will definitely give the G400 Max a try. I was thinking of upgrading from my G30 SFTec.

David Crowe - 3 years ago

I’m still trying to find the best driver for me. I’m hitting the old tailor-made R11S driver. I’ve just upgraded my iron set. So I need to find the best driver. Do you have any advice for me to look at while I test out drivers?

Chris Gorilla - 3 years ago

I've used the Ping G5 forever and I have tried others and not liked them. However I do need to try this beast out!!

Stuart Printer - 3 years ago

Hi Mark , can you explain how Dan spins higher but launches lower please , thanks

Stuart Printer - 3 years ago

Thanks for that explanation majorwhiz .

majorwhiz - 3 years ago

Dan hits very down on the ball, even with his driver. The result is a low launch/high spin combo. Mark, in contrast, hits quite up on the ball so launches higher with less spin. They've discussed it in other videos, hence the 'Get Up Dan' references.

See 'spin loft' - https://blog.trackmangolf.com/spin-loft/

ChiGLF4 ARGY - 3 years ago

Dan is a great addition to the carpet ride, yet there’s just something about the coach and Parfield together that makes it special. Thanks for the great laughs and making golf fun again!

4artisticdesign - 3 years ago

#overdover266

Chuck Bradley - 3 years ago

I thought for a second that you were going to do a video without mentioning TM but nope , stop this it is getting pathetic and does not show you in a good light. TM made a mistake on their comment to you but yours is much worse because you don't know how to let it go, You just keep advertising for them or is this your plan all along , pretend to be mad but rake in the advertising money.
I did like the driver and would put it in my bag, nice club review once you got past the nonsense.

Mark Crossfield - 3 years ago

100% won’t stop referencing strike and it’s effects on the ball. Have been talking strike for years to students and if a company want to cloud the truth about it I will have to work harder to keep golfers well informed.

Your connections about my comment is your issue not mine.

Shawn Broadhead - 3 years ago

I agree with why not max!! Even Tony Finau one of the longest players on tour is rocking the max and not an LS or standard. Finding the short stuff and keeping it in play is more important than distance.

Mitch -28 - 3 years ago

Mark, Dan and lockey best trio on YouTube!!

Jimbeaux - 3 years ago

Lockey just sold a thousand of these.

Nate Gage - 3 years ago

Good to see Coach still lurking around bruh. #LockeyArmy

philn123456 - 3 years ago

go coach !!!!! up the army .....

Gabriel Guess - 3 years ago

I will try it, The 400 was great for me.

Max Denton - 3 years ago

I bought the G400 LST over the G400 Max because I prefer the smaller club head look. It doesn't compromise my distance off the tee and I was more accurate with it.

Wayne Dewey Golf Vlogs - 3 years ago

Best driver review I've seen. Usually get bored in a review but that was fun.... Perhaps it was the special appearance of coach!

Arther Fuxache - 3 years ago

Coach!

Hugh Fitzpatrick - 3 years ago

Lockey magic gold

Nick Furness - 3 years ago

A few people have said Ping g400 not quite as good as G so maybe this is an all in one club that... well works.

Stan Thomas - 3 years ago

In "my opinion" the G400 is far superior to the G..........sets better at address, is more forgiving, and produces a bit faster ballspeed (minimal but faster)

Garry Grant - 3 years ago

The cynic in me says.... PING brought out the smaller head knowing full well that a bigger head was really needed. But, they came out with magnificent marketing blurb..... sold a vast number of the smaller head also knowing that PING fanboys will also buy the Max. Thus, there will be many suckers owning 2 virtually identical clubs, one of which is vortex free

kennykoalabear - 3 years ago

Interesting theory. No doubt the Max will keep the Ping loyalists happy (nor not?) & not be temped to stray to the competition in TM Callaway & et al.

Stan Thomas - 3 years ago

The standard 400 is more forgiving than any other driver on the market and produces faster ball speeds than the Max 400..........The Max launches higher is even more forgiving...............Many people prefer the looks of a smaller driver

Wayne Dewey Golf Vlogs - 3 years ago

Garry Grant sounds about spot on

James Sulzer - 3 years ago

I like the looks and sound of that club. Would surely put it in the bag. Is Coach always lurking in the background?

Wayne Dewey Golf Vlogs - 3 years ago

J.A. Sulzer defo gonna have to head down for a testing session

Charles Farley - 3 years ago

Ohhhh...pathfinder on LD as well.

FF2312674333 - 3 years ago

I’m treating myself to a new driver for the start of the season. Will get fitted but very befuddled at the choices out there.
Trust Titleist (play the 915} but also a big Mizuno fan and play their irons. Not a fan of the TM drivers as had the R11 years ago that didn’t work out for me so scared for life on that. (Illogical I know)
I played the G20 for a while. Not fitted shaft wise and whilst it launched really well as it was designed to do, it ballooned something terrible into the wind.
The Epic really appeals but the price point is crazy. I try to buy clubs just before a new model is coming out so they start to discount the current club but looks like Epic is here to stay for a while yet.
Will maybe just stick to the 915!

Wayne Dewey Golf Vlogs - 3 years ago

Go for the one that gives u the best results in the fitting. Don't go in with any pre conceived ideas... Just hit a load and compare the data

David Q - 3 years ago

FF2312674333 I liked the Epic as well and I considered buying it before the Ping. Like you said, $500 is ridiculous. Check out the Callaway preowned site. When I was looking, they had some basically brand new ones for much more reasonable prices. Since its still Callaway you have their authenticity guarantee. Worth a look.

Vici Martynov - 3 years ago

oooh I do like that club, well I do like Ping. Shame I dont use a driver anymore - sigh

Vici Martynov - 3 years ago

No just cant hit drivers, I stopped using my Nike Covert well over a year ago. I now carry a Callaway Mini and mostly drive with a Mizuno MP-H5 1i driving iron ;-)

Wayne Dewey Golf Vlogs - 3 years ago

Vici Martynov maybe u could use this one

Jay Chung - 3 years ago

I agree it’s an odd release from Ping. I’d be pretty annoyed/pissed off if I’d recently purchased a G400 standard or SFT. Maybe Ping’s release of the G400 Max is driven by feedback they received that a lot of golfers were getting poor numbers during fitting sessions or something. Almost a tacit admission that going smaller was a mistake & the Max is a do-over to save Ping’s sales this product cycle.

kennykoalabear - 3 years ago

Hey, as I said before, the excellent competition in TM & Callaway would steal sales if the Max was not bought in to counter them.

Chris Welch - 3 years ago

Gotta love Lockey “line” balls!!!

Wayne Dewey Golf Vlogs - 3 years ago

Chris Welch love em!

Ornby1 - 3 years ago

Keep it down Dan!

David Q - 3 years ago

I bought a G400-LST at 8.5* and love it. I've been working very hard on my driver swing for awhile. Was hitting either a weak slice or a bad pull. Had an Adams XTD 10.5*. Accuracy was improving but I was spinning it around mid 4000s and launching about 18*. With my new LST, and fitted shaft, my spin has come down to the mid 3000s and launching 14-15*. I also think the smaller head is helping with club head speed. Before I would average upper 90s mph. Now I'm constantly over 100. I tried a lot of other drivers, and while some where quite good, I didn't get the numbers I do with the LST. I understand why people would want the MAX and if the number are right for them then definitely go for it.

david g - 3 years ago

Yeah love the look of that new club

Rich Boshart - 3 years ago

Anyone else fast forward to Lockey’s drives as soon as you heard he was hitting? Army is loving that dead center strike. Lockey Magic.

Raymond Yadusky - 3 years ago

The regular G400 gets very good reviews from people who have bought them.

Carwyn Williams - 3 years ago

And the coach goes Max

Kevin Stanley - 3 years ago

I'm in the market this year for a new driver and will try both the G400 and G400 Max. What I don't understand is why won't Ping offer other shafts at no up charge?

Theo Sills - 3 years ago

I would like to see coach in all of your reviews

Casey Turnbaugh - 3 years ago

Dan = boring Coach = the man!

T.A. Fossett - 3 years ago

Chris Broadway - 3 years ago

Coach needs to be in more club reviews. He may be a pro but he sprays the ball all over the lot like us weekend warriors. Plus the comedic relief he provides is priceless.

Michael Sullivan - 3 years ago

1sr driver fitting last week(max not available),,Trackman only picked up half of shots,,fitter said I hit up on ball too much.mixed with clubhead material. Any suggestions appreciated

Michael Sullivan - 3 years ago

David Q thanks for the insight! I'll make sure to get printouts when they give it a go next time.

David Q - 3 years ago

Michael Sullivan club champion normally will give you a print out of your results. Something doesn't sound right. Perhaps it was an equipment problem on their side. Don't know. Hopefully Mark can answer your question. Just from personal experience, not a fan of club champion. Went there once before I found the fitter I use now. They have all the models and combos to try, but I felt like I got more of a salesman than a fitter. Ever shaft he gave me to try was at least $450. It just wasn't great in my opinion.

Michael Sullivan - 3 years ago

David Q I'm not sure of the degree,,(he wants me to come back ,club champion fitters. )Said it's kinda like long drive competitors angle,,but I'm only 144 ball speed

David Q - 3 years ago

Did the fitter tell you what your launch angle and dynamic loft was on the shots it picked up?

antony devlin - 3 years ago

Doesn't seem to be any distinguishable drop off in terms of distance. You'd usually expect some kind of trade off, but it just looks like a good all rounder. Would be interesting to see how it performs on course.

Matthias Gold - 3 years ago

If Coach is hitting lines, this is a must buy! #takemymoneyping

2Bad - 3 years ago

Ping me max with turbulators.

Luke Jones - 3 years ago

Have you tested the g400 3wood?

Good to see that twist face driver Taylormade, made for Tiger is working

Christopher LaFreniere - 3 years ago

I think the smaller 400's were smaller just to ink out some more "speed". I think the 460 would go in my bag, I like easy over speed.

Chris Barker - 3 years ago

Straight my drive coach!

carl day - 3 years ago

Coach probably though the line was a path

Alan Dye - 3 years ago

I game the G400 SFT. Main reason is it come in 12*. The Max doesn't have that option (yet). As for the 15cc size difference, it's a moot point for me. Plus I like the compact head appearance better than the elongated look of the Max.

kennykoalabear - 3 years ago

Hey the low & deep CG means this thing launches high (my testing of regular G400 validated this) & so those used to 12* can game a 10.5. Besides you can up the loft by 1*. Also this design negates any (slice) sidespin.

steve dickson - 3 years ago

I think companies offering different drivers can only be a good thing. Get fitted, find the one that suits and keep it in the bag until it’s old and tatty, then repeat the process a few years down the line.

Sean Mullins - 3 years ago

Spinning at 4899 "yards"

Nigel Wadsworth - 3 years ago

Would love to see Mark filming Dan give Coach a driver fitting.

Keith Cox - 3 years ago

Can you do a head to head with the max and regular g400

kris lockert - 3 years ago

Who ever edited that last shot to make it look like coach hit it that straight is a genius

Wayne Dewey Golf Vlogs - 3 years ago

david g - 3 years ago

kris lockert mark got better special effects than star wars now

Randy Mahony - 3 years ago

I need a fairway finder but the distance concerns me. I'd like to see you compare it to the the rogue.

Adrian - 3 years ago

awks moment there - toe strikes not going left

Oogzie - 3 years ago

Controversial.!!!! The Coach out- straight hitting the straight hitters!!!I hope the Rogue performs as well for Coach as the 400 Max, or Callaway will be very unhappy with their man!

Andrew Hayes - 3 years ago

The terrible UK weather is making me appreciate how good the on course testing is. Really missing it from your recent reviews.

dave mac - 3 years ago

I’m jealous they can get out at all in the winter. I have a solid 4 months where I can’t sniff a course

Wayne Dewey Golf Vlogs - 3 years ago

Andrew Hayes winter sucks

Charles Melaisis - 3 years ago

Gutted they have brought this out as I only got my G400
5 months ago
Would be great if Ping did a good deal on part exchange

Scot Hardie - 3 years ago

Line my ball.. brilliant coach

T.A. Fossett - 3 years ago

FML... I finally get a new driver - 400 SFT - and NOW they come out with this! Really? Much more in my wheelhouse. Hoping my local shop will let me trade just the head? And COACH!! Can you put a Callaway headcover on that bad boy and sneak it in the bag? #0.0

Mark Lester - 3 years ago

Love the look of it. I like the big turbulators but I doubt they will make any difference to my drives.

james beeches - 3 years ago

Can I just ask was that coach showing us his balls on Sky sport golf .? Lol

steve dickson - 3 years ago

Yes it’s coach

Robbie Golding - 3 years ago

Is there ever any good weather in the U.K.? Every video you are either indoors or bundled up in hat and gloves freezing on course? Floridian asking lol

Nigel North - 3 years ago

Robbie Golding is there any good weather in Florida, last time I looked it was way too sunnt

Mediocre Golfer - 3 years ago

The colour way looks a little cheap compared to the other versions

Mediocre Golfer - 3 years ago

Mark Crossfield back of the head is a little different

Mark Crossfield - 3 years ago

The colour is the same?

Will Mackay - 3 years ago

I think this club will sell very well, if coach can hit it straight there is hope for all of us

Mark Crossfield - 3 years ago

Very true

Kevin Clark - 3 years ago

I wasn't a fan of the matte finish when I tried the g400 and numbers didn't come out great either with different shafts etc. Very similar to taylormade m2. Only driver that stood out was the epic for me. And then that wasn't an improvement on my nike vapor pro. Mark seems to get similar results with all the brands which is not my experience weirdly.

willo283 - 3 years ago

lockey army is in the house!!

Mark Crossfield - 3 years ago

Wop wop

MidasTouchTrading - 3 years ago

Coach must have thought that white line was a path

Wayne Dewey Golf Vlogs - 3 years ago

MidasTouchTrading Haha, very good!

Mark Crossfield - 3 years ago

Haha

73henny - 3 years ago

Hate when you feel the need to be sarky. Pretty low rent to be honest. Surely some players will want the weight in the heel, or the lower spin version that the 400 gives. Which bit of that did you find difficult to understand? This is probably your lowest quality content I've seen unfortunately.

73henny - 3 years ago

I know you made the point about the other 3, but then why question the need for them? You said you didn't get it. Who doesn't want a more stable driver? - someone who slices it but can find the middle perhaps? Surely Ping aren't going to make products for the hell of it? Especially if they make their own products obsolete. In any case being sarky adds nothing. That said, keep up the good (not sarky) work

Mark Crossfield - 3 years ago

Hard to please if you miss the points in the video.

Mark Crossfield - 3 years ago

I make the point about the 3 other models

TheHabiat - 3 years ago

my guess on the g400 range
LS= higher swing speed player who wants to take some spin off.
g400max= "beginner" slower swing with max forgiveness
g400= better player, but doesn't need low spin

kennykoalabear - 3 years ago

Pros are starting to gravitate the the Max. Hot (long) high & straight?

TheHabiat - 3 years ago

helping to keep the ball off the right side (slicer)?

TheHabiat - 3 years ago

i said it's my guess. and there is always the one who goes against the norm ;)

Johan Larsson - 3 years ago

Tony Finau plays g400 max. Slow swingspeed? Think again.

Mediocre Golfer - 3 years ago

TheHabiat SFT?

Mark Crossfield - 3 years ago

You will see the max in all sorts of hands.

Dave Reid - 3 years ago

Stunning driver. Absolutely beautiful. I love the the copper colour against the grey and black. The matte finish looks smart. Not sure dan should be hitting a 9. #getupdan. Really soft sound for a driver would go nice with my soft balls. When I upgrade my clubs one day it’s mostly going to be on looks and feel.

Brian Devitt - 3 years ago

Its not the wand but the Wizard that waves it that matters............bow to the Magic Boy.

Michael Skinner - 3 years ago

Well I’ve had the G400 SF-Tec since September and get on really well with it as a high handicapper. I have no fear hitting driver now, really love it, and the slightly smaller head!

David Butt - 3 years ago

Loving the the looks, I would certainly go for the max

John McCormick - 3 years ago

5:05 Classic!

Stephen DiBari - 3 years ago

Would be a possibility if I didn’t have an Epic Subzero Driver, can’t drop more $
Nice looking Driver and looks like a good performer too

Jason Gillespie - 3 years ago

Already in the standard G400. If I wasn't I'm not sure which way I'd have gone. I don't see a reason to ponder that now, I quite like the G400.

James Richardson - 3 years ago

I know we are all different but the 460 heads look huge and it gives me the feeling like I'm swinging a shaft with a spaceship attached to the end. The G400 is such a stunning driver.......460 is way too big. Ugh.

TheHabiat - 3 years ago

is grey the new beige?;)

Baxy85 - 3 years ago

Great to see Lockey “Long Balls” make and appearance in the club testing.

John Wallace - 3 years ago

I'd buy it......if I hadn't already bought a G400 last year!

oveberthling - 3 years ago

Twist my

Sam Nattress - 3 years ago

Was waiting for a smaller driver head to come out from ping... alas g400. The looks are unbeatable and slightly smaller head actually gives me more confidence. Also I dont care if the turbulators do anything aerodynamically, they help at address for me

Ickey Shufflin - 3 years ago

GO ON LOCKS!! The Army LOVED that!! #thatsembarassing

oveberthling - 3 years ago

Keeping G30 until it breaks

CG Mat - 3 years ago

There is a shed at the bottom of Lockey's garden full of turbulators

Wayne Dewey Golf Vlogs - 3 years ago

CG Mat

sabergo1 - 3 years ago

I have the G400 LST. I like the smaller head -- I get a bit more speed with it.

BUZZIN HORNET - 3 years ago

Turbulators must be the biggest con in modern golf haha, what a load of marketing fraud! There is no way in hell that a club head that size is creating enough wind resistance at all to benefit from "turbulators". Im betting that if you measured clubhead speed to 10 decimal places you would not see any increase in speed from a club with turbulators as to a club without.

kennykoalabear - 3 years ago

There may be other unstated reasons for the turbulators. How about setting the club apart in looks. Not easy to copy/counterfeit is it?

MoeJetz31 - 3 years ago

Lockey stealing the show!

Boerkreeelis - 3 years ago

Pure on looks, the turbulators or however you write that are just too darn big, I like a more quiet-ed down look I guess. I have a Ping driver and irons precisely because they looked a bit more understated, so it wouldn't be for me. But coach hitting the line with it... #carryitin2018coach

Steve bolton - 3 years ago

If Batman played golf that would be his driver!!

Wendell Laffin - 3 years ago

the 400 max with a low spin mid launch shaft might be serious beast

ERIC HINDS - 3 years ago

Aren't Callaway doing something similar with epic & rogue drivers

John Ryan - 3 years ago

Everyone seems to be reviewing clubs must be the season

Paul Sherman - 3 years ago

Coach beats the 2 straight ball hitters with the driver - that club must be magic.

Wayne Dewey Golf Vlogs - 3 years ago

Put it in the bag coach! Would be great to start gaming the driver properly

Darrell Williams - 3 years ago

Even more reason to go TEAM PING !!!

Paul Sherman - 3 years ago

Darrell Williams His Christmas and New Year sling balls seemed to work well albeit he was totally confused on how to hit the green from the fairway.

Darrell Williams - 3 years ago

Coach better put it in HIS BAG !!!! Best drive I have seen from him in 3-4 years ...... LOL He needs to join Sophie at Team PING , drop that Callaway crap !